What’s On
With more than 100 scheduled events per annum, Galway City Museum’s programme of events caters for a variety of audiences and interests, comprising gallery tours, illustrated talks, art and craft workshops, art classes and evening lectures. Download a copy of our current programme HERE or pick up a hardcopy from the museum.

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September 2017
A dozen historians will present short illustrated talks on the topic of working Lives in Co. Galway. This Culture Night event is curated and presented by Dr John Cunningham and Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley of the History Department at NUI, Galway. Galway City Museum will remain open to the public until 9pm. Adult (no booking required)
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Gael, Viking, Norman, Gallowglass or Planter? Join biotechnologist Dr. Tyrone Bowes of Irish Origenes as he discusses how DNA testing can reveal unique information about your ancestry and shares some interesting Galway cases. Adult
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A dozen researchers will present short illustrated talks on the theme of ‘Galway in Literature’. This Culture Night event is curated and presented by Dr John Cunningham and Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley of the History Department at NUI, Galway. Galway City Museum will remain open to the public until 8pm. Adults (no booking required)
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Friday 20 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm LECTURES: County Galway’s Sporting History A dozen researchers present short and snappy illustrated talks on the theme of the sporting history of Co. Galway. This Culture Night event is curated and presented by Dr. John Cunningham and Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley of the History Department at NUI, Galway. Galway City [...]
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